Freight software provider Alvys has launched an agentic AI platform that lets carriers and brokers automate operational tasks directly inside its transportation management system (TMS). The new platform, called Alvys Foundry, brings AI agents into the daily freight workflows that companies already run on the TMS.
The launch marks a shift from simple AI assistance to AI that can actually execute steps in a workflow. Instead of just suggesting what to do, these agents are built to carry out defined tasks.
Alvys Foundry AI agents for freight automation
Foundry includes more than 20 pre-built agent templates that customers can deploy right away. For companies with specific needs, the platform also allows them to create their own agents from scratch. Alvys engineers are available to help build and configure agents around a company's particular operating procedures.
According to FreightWaves, Alvys launched Foundry as an agentic AI platform that lets carriers of any size build freight AI agents directly inside their TMS.
The platform is designed to work with the freight data and workflows that are already held within the TMS. This means the agents are not disconnected tools — they operate in the same environment where the actual freight work happens.
What the AI agents handle in TMS workflows
The agents are built to handle a range of operational tasks that typically eat up staff time. These include detention processing, document handling, rate audits, shipment tracking, asset compliance, and claims management.
For example, the Detention Agent is one of the specific tools included in the platform. These agents follow defined steps in the freight workflow, which means routine tasks can be processed without manual intervention.
Nick Darman, in a post on LinkedIn, announced Alvys Foundry as the company's AI agent platform that lives inside Alvys TMS. The announcement highlights that the platform opens freight AI agents to fleets of all sizes.
The key point here is that this is not a separate AI tool that requires switching between systems. The agents work directly within the TMS, using the same data that carriers and brokers already rely on for their daily operations.
Our Take: AI agents move from advice to action in freight
In our view, the launch of Alvys Foundry represents a practical step forward for freight technology. Many AI tools in the industry have focused on giving recommendations or insights. Foundry is different because it focuses on execution — the agents are designed to complete tasks, not just suggest them.
The fact that the platform includes more than 20 pre-built templates is significant. It means smaller carriers and brokers, who may not have dedicated tech teams, can start using AI agents without building everything from scratch. At the same time, the option to create custom agents gives larger operations the flexibility they need.
To put it plainly, the real test will be whether these agents perform reliably in real-world freight operations. Detention processing and claims management are complex tasks that involve multiple steps and exceptions. If Foundry can handle these consistently, it could save carriers and brokers significant time and reduce errors.
For freight companies, the message is clear: AI agents are no longer a future concept. They are available now, built directly into the TMS, and designed to handle the routine work that slows down operations.
